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The Philippine government has ordered the evacuation of 2,500 villages in the country after Typhoon Toraji hit. This storm is the fourth major storm in the country; 159 people had lost their lives in the three previous storms.
Typhoons have wreaked havoc in the Philippines these days, 4 typhoons have hit the country in the last month. According to the Meteorological Department, another storm 'Toraji' has made landfall in the Philippines. One storm after another is wreaking havoc in this country famous for its beautiful views and tourism. Due to Cyclone Toraji, winds blew at a speed of about 130 kilometers per hour. The impact of this storm has mainly fallen on the north-eastern coast of the country.
The Philippine government ordered the evacuation of 2,500 villages on Sunday, but has not released any data on how many people have been evacuated so far. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, increasing the risk of flooding.
700 people stranded at ports
The sailors of the country are also in danger due to the storm. With more than 700 passengers stranded at several major ports in the country, the administration has warned them to stay in safe places and not leave the ports until the impact of the storm subsides. Schools and offices have already been closed in cities and villages to deal with any emergency.
Philippines is the favorite destination of Indian tourists
Philippines is famous all over the world for its beautiful views. Apart from being beautiful, this country is also cheap, which makes it a good place to visit. Thousands of tourists from India visit the Philippines every year. In the year 2023, about 45 thousand tourists from India went to Philippines. The Philippine government expected the number to rise above 50,000 this year, but continued typhoons could push the number higher.
4 storms in one month
The Philippines was hit by three major typhoons last month, with Typhoon Toraji being the fourth major typhoon in a month. Toraji was preceded by Typhoon Yinsing, Superstorm Kong-re and Severe Tropical Storm Trami, which together killed 159 people and caused widespread damage to the country's infrastructure.